Jalyx Hunt injury: Eagles edge rusher leaves game in pain

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 11: Jalyx Hunt of the Philadelphia Eagles sustains an injury in an attempt to recover a fumble by Bhayshul Tuten of the Jacksonville Jaguars during the 2026 NFL London Games match between Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 11, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Things went from bad to worse for the Eagles defense. Just after they were able to make an impressive stop to keep the Jaguars from tying the game before halftime, Jalyx Hunt suffered an injury to his lower left leg, with the edge rusher clutching his ankle area as he took a hit while his leg was locked underneath.

#Eagles standout DE Jalyx Hunt refused the cart and was helped to the locker room with an apparent lower-leg injury following Philadelphia's 4th-down stop to end the first half.

This is what happened: pic.twitter.com/yc5VTvxUph

- Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 11, 2026

Hunt refusing the cart to the locker room is encouraging, but he was clearly in a lot of pain as he was helped inside. Seems unlikely he returns on Sunday, but hopefully it's not something that will keep him out long term. Aside from Hunts physicality and skill, he also always brings the energy and is an important piece of what the defense does.

For many reasons this is not great, but the lack of depth is astounding. Jonathan Greenard being inactive was a game-time decision, and the team also lost LB Jeremiah Trotter Jr., who was ejected in the early seconds of the game.

With Hunt out, the Eagles have three healthy edge rushers remaining: Nolan Smith, Arnold Ebiketie, and A.J. Epenesa.